Is Desire for Pregnancy and Abortion Different for Disabled Women?
Creatrip Team
a year ago
The National Theater in Korea presents the play 'Hunchback', directed by Shin Yoo-chung, based on the novel by the first disabled recipient of Japan's prestigious Akutagawa Prize, Ichikawa Sao. The play, performed as a barrier-free show (providing subtitles and explanations for disabled audiences), challenges stereotypes and highlights the common humanity of disabled and non-disabled individuals. It depicts Shaka, a severely disabled woman, who dreams of pregnancy and abortion as a means of experiencing emotions like a 'normal' woman, despite her physical challenges. The production includes unique narrative choices to reflect the novel's depth, inspiring audiences to find personal answers to fundamental human questions.
